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Welcome! I am Michelle Smith your Health and Social Advocate, The Voice Of the community, I am here to change the face of knowledge by giving you an Urban Platform with a Urban twist. Thank you in advance for letting me be your voice! My goal is to increase the health and social literacy for all! Follow my journey as I share my stories of Nursing in Toronto. I will keep you informed with expert information. Lack of Knowledge is a disease, Stay Connected!

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Private Health Care Advocates work directly for the clients who hire them. Advocate Fees & Costs What will a private, independent health care advocate charge you for services? When you request help from an independent, professional advocate, you should expect the advocate to charge you for the services he or she performs on your behalf. Health insurance does not ordinarily cover the cost of health care advocate fees, although some employers may assist with payment. The cost will depend on the advocacy services that is performed. This type of advocacy requires knowledge of the healthcare system, and a medical background. Advocates who provide medical assistance can provide the following services: • Initial assessment (to get to know you the client and to determine the scope of work and services needed) •Help review diagnoses, •Treatment options, •Medical records and test reports, • Accompany a patient to appointments •Monitor the patient at the bedside in a hospital •Help with after hos…

Hey, it's your girl JA Nursing here, It has been an incredible journey. Several months ago I received a call from Keda Edwards Pierre, Executive Producer, Creative Director, and Host of True2Soul Radio Network. She explained that her show has Real Talk, Real People, Personal Journeys, and Professional Advice. #True2Soul is about Powerful Living and how we make it happen!

Keda, introduced herself as a woman destined to create change. I thought to myself great minds think alike. I asked very little about her because I felt her passion in the same manner that she felt my passion. She said that she wanted to invite me to be a guest on her talk show. Which of course I said yes. Through my research, her page read Welcome to the “Being Keda” Show! Pull up a chair and join Keda Edwards Pierre – as she discusses life as a mother, police officer, holistic health consultant, and transition coach. Tune in to hear guest experts offer tips, juicy discussion, valuable information, and int…

Michelle Smith ﻿is an award-winning Mother of 2, Nurse Advocate, and a Contributing HealthCare writer. Michelle has a firm passion for spreading the word about healthcare and the social factors that contribute to the changes in one's health. She is a firm believer in Mental Wellness as one of the key components to changing outcomes for all individuals and groups that she meets. Overcoming the stigma associated with being a teenage Mother, Michelle's goal is to empower not only young ladies but to empower individuals globally. In 2011, Michelle Smith launched JA Smith Consulting and Nursing Services with the primary mission of helping individuals navigate the healthcare and social​ system, creating her much needed position in the community as a Healthcare and Social ​Advocate, Michelle Smith is also the CEO and Founder, JA Nursing We Care Inc, Nonprofit organization Both divisions participate in various health, social and mentoring initiatives throughout the community. Her mission is to focus on community wellness by continuing to Change The Face Of Knowledge by giving the voiceless a voice.www.janursing.com